Customer Reviews
Fantastic!!!! - By: J. S. Kahlon, 05 Dec 2007 
I have used this book for my dissertation a very thoughtful & touching book. Sikh calls for an independant homeland are tackled with a Sikh aspect unlike many books within this genre. Praise must be issued to the author who details interviews with Sikh soldiers who discussin details the true story behind Operation Blue Star. Sikhs calls for increased autonomy within Punjab are also discussed. In all a fantastic book which should be read!!!
A must buy - By: , 24 Feb 2004 This is the only book I have read on atrocities against the Sikhsin the late 70's & through the 80's that is written by a non-Sikh & a non-Indian for that matter. It is truly remarkable due to the author’s style of investigating & writing, once I started the book I really couldn’t put it down. I have read many books on Sikhs & Sikhism there was much new informationin this book that alone warrants a read.
Although the book does focus primarily on atrocities against the Sikhs it does to a limited extent tackle the issue from the other side. Some parts of the book are very deep & I found very emotional, its a must read for all young Sikhs livingin the west today who may have not really grasped what has been going onin India for the last 25 years or so. Cynthia Mahmood has done a great job writing about a very difficult & controversial subject through the eyes of a anthropologist who has tried to be neutralin but at time cannot help see the plight of Sikhsin Punjab.
A Non-Bias Insight Into The Dark Year Of 1984 - By: , 02 Jan 2004 An excellent book written by a non-sikh, non-indian & non-bias person. This book gives us a true insight into what really happenedin 1984. This book tells us about most of the things the world did not know when so many innocent sikhs were bring killed all across india backin 1984. 1984 will never be forgotten & the scars will never fade. This book has anin depth explination of before 1984, the leading up of 1984, the aftermath of 1984 & now. this book also gives a brief but sound knowledge of Sikhi & a glossary is included. This book is not just for sikhs butin my opionion, every Sikh ought to read this book, especially those who are unaware of what did happenin 1984.
Wahe Guru Jee Ka Khalsa Wahe Guru Jee Ki Fathe
This is a really great book - By: , 23 Jun 2000 In order to understand the political strains of racismin India you need to read this. The amazing way no Westeners really remember or knew about this Genocide & the way the Indians attempt to brush it under the carpet is still apparent. If you wish to gain an understanding about the Sikhs you MUST buy this book! If you are SIKH you really need to read this to deepen your resolve. One of the best books I have ever read!
I Loved this book - By: , 05 Apr 1999 I loved this book. It was very powerful. This book had a very unbyast opinion. I hope you read it. It has changed my thoughts on the Sikh problems.
